Héroes del Silencio

The Profile

Héroes del Silencio formed in Zaragoza in 1984 and rose from early EMI releases to international acclaim. Their debut El mar no cesa (1988) carried new wave/pop hues, but Senderos de Traición (1990) became a turning point, with strong European sales and the hit “Entre dos tierras.” El espíritu del vino (1993), produced by Phil Manzanera, expanded their sound and chart reach, and Avalancha (1995), produced by Bob Ezrin, marked a peak before the 1996 split. The band reunited for a short tour in 2007.

Formed in Zaragoza (Spain) in 1984; core members Enrique Bunbury (vocals), Juan Valdivia (guitar), Joaquín Cardiel (bass), Pedro Andreu (drums); EMI signing in 1987; key albums: El mar no cesa (1988), Senderos de Traición (1990), El espíritu del vino (1993, produced by Phil Manzanera), Avalancha (1995, produced by Bob Ezrin); additional guitarist Alan Boguslavsky active 1993–1996; major European success with “Entre dos tierras” and “Maldito duende”; split in 1996; reunion tour in 2007.

Spanish rock group from Zaragoza, formed in 1984. Debut El mar no cesa (1988) shows new wave/pop touches; breakthrough came with Senderos de Traición (1990), a major European success led by “Entre dos tierras” and “Maldito duende.” El espíritu del vino (1993), produced by Phil Manzanera, hardened and expanded their sound and charted internationally. Avalancha (1995), produced by Bob Ezrin, is cited as their peak; after extensive touring they split in 1996 and reunited for a 2007 tour.